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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1977
Page
2
Kathleen Devereux reports 26 residents attended the Boyce public hearing on repealing the town code banning Sunday beer and wine sales. Most spoke against repeal and Councilman C H Pope moved to maintain the current prohibition. the council voted against repeal.
Virginia OSHA official E O Gregory told about 50 Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Labor Relations Committee members that safety rests on each worker and supervisor, urging dialogue and clear procedures. He cited lower injury and insurance costs as benefits, and described Virginia enforcement as court based, contrasting federal inspection power.
John E. Poux is appointed staff criminal justice planner for the Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission replacing Michael Craven. He will oversee the criminal justice plan grant and technical assistance for local law enforcement while retaining duties as A-95 review officer. Poux, a 1976 Antioch Law School graduate with JD, also holds a Case Western Reserve master of education and a BA from St Bonaventure, and lives in Frederick County with wife Barbara and daughters Susan and Marla.
Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Charles S. Robb told supporters in Staunton that his campaign is short of funds and he has spent more time worrying about finances than other issues. He said his first financial report will show debt on basic items like telephone bills and that TV and radio ads have been unavailable. Robb contrasted his situation with Republican Joe Canada and appeared with wife Lynda and Lady Bird Johnson. In a separate dispatch, Chincoteague residents report the Assateague wild pony herd absorbing 38 new mustangs brought from near the California Nevada line to replenish the herd. the ponies are adapting to marsh grass and will likely join the main group in spring.
The Stoney Creek Utility Corp. requests a 23105 increase in water and sewer rates and tells the State Corporation Commission it would still operate at a loss with the higher charges. The utility, owned by Bryce Mountain Resort Inc., is based in Basye Shenandoah County and serves the ski resort area.
Local delivery charges shown for established routes with annual and multi month options. Rates include 22 per year, 12 for six months, 6 for three months, and mail rates at 11 for six months and 96 for three months.
Lulu K Meese president of the Virginia League of Women Voters will speak at the Rotary luncheon tomorrow at Duff's Rebel. The event opens to the public at 1 p.m. with lunch for Rotarians at 12 30 p.m. Meese has 15 years in the league including treasurer bulletin editor finance chairman and Waynesboro chapter president. She has worked as a state lobbyist for the ERA and was named Waynesboro Outstanding Citizen in 1969 by the mayor.
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday. Pleasant fall weather with highs in the 60s and 70s and lows in the 40s to 50s. Extended outlook calls for fair but cool conditions Friday through Sunday with mid 60s to mid 70s across regions. Rainfall data and historical averages listed for past years.
Warren County Supervisors discussed adding space in the courthouse including the clerk's records and other offices. They accepted a federal tax compensation check of 4,918 for 7,078 acres likely George Washington National Forest land and planned future payments from Shenandoah Park and other federal properties. They advanced 8,000 for a fenced track at Warren County Junior High, to be repaid by Moose Lodge over three years. A utilities tax study and a highway plan review were also scheduled with the district engineer, who cited operator shortages and planned ads to fill four vacancies.
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